Asbestos Claims

If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with an asbestos related illness, such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, pleural thickening, or lung cancer, it may be possible to pursue a compensation asbestos claim. If you have sadly lost a loved one due to an asbestos related disease, compensation may also be due.

Asbestos Claims Solicitors

We offer all Personal Injury clients an initial FREE interview and if we consider you have a viable claim we will offer you a NO WIN -NO FEE arrangement.

Due to the legacy of shipbuilding and heavy industry in the North-East we have successfully handled a great deal of asbestos claims and have extensive experience in handling claims of this nature.

To find out more about how we can advise you on an asbestos-related disease claim, please give us a call to talk to one of our asbestos claims’ solicitors or fill in an online enquiry form and someone will be in touch.

Call: 01429 225200

What is asbestos?

Asbestos refers to a set of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals that are resistant to heat, electricity, and corrosion, and can be highly toxic if damaged. The fibres are microscopic and therefore, are easily inhaled and cause significant health issues later in life.

People who have had intense or long-term exposure to asbestos are particularly at risk of getting asbestos-related diseases such as pleural thickening, asbestosis, lung cancer or mesothelioma.

What diseases can asbestos cause?

Asbestos has been linked with more than a dozen diseases. The four main illnesses caused by asbestos are:

Mesothelioma - a form of cancer mainly affecting the lining of the lungs
Asbestos - related lung cancer
Asbestosis - a non-malignant scarring of the lung tissue
Non-malignant pleural disease - diffuse pleural thickening and pleural plaques

Symptoms of asbestos related illnesses.

Symptoms of an asbestos-related illness often take over 40 years to develop and can include:

Severe shortness of breath and tightness in the chest
Persistent cough
Exhaustion
Chest pain
Unexplained weight loss
Fluid around the lungs

Who is at risk of asbestos exposure?

People who have been exposed to asbestos through their work are at the highest risk of damage to their lungs. This includes people who worked in ship building, railway engineering, factory workers, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, laggers, painters, and builders to name but a few.

Secondary-asbestos exposure can also cause fatal diseases. Many wives of asbestos workers who washed overalls and other work clothing have become victims of an asbestos-related disease, despite never setting foot in a factory or construction site. We have represented a number of secondary victims of asbestos-related illness and have won significant compensation for them.

Can you claim for exposure to asbestos?

If you have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness, you may be able to claim compensation. You can also claim if you are a family member (such as a spouse or child) of someone who has died from an asbestos-related disease.

Because illnesses born from asbestos exposure can take decades to develop, it is common for the employer to have ceased trading. In these cases, our experts will go to great lengths to have the company temporarily reinstated where necessary in order to pursue the claim. If multiple employers could be liable, we will issue proceedings against all the parties involved.

Free interview - no win no fee

Due to the legacy of shipbuilding and heavy industry in the North-East we have successfully handled a great deal of asbestos claims and have extensive experience in handling claims of this nature.

Call: 01429 225200

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Asbestos Claims Solicitors

What is asbestos?

What diseases can asbestos cause?

Symptoms of asbestos related illnesses.

Who is at risk of asbestos exposure?

Can you claim for exposure to asbestos?

Free interview - no win no fee

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